God's timing.......Rocks!

It's amazing how things work out sometimes! Yesterday, I was praying for winter to come by Tuesday mid-morning so I could avoid packing bulky winter gear and have my family wear it all to the plane. That would make room for my favorite pillow and possibly comforter as well if I sucked all the air out of them in a handy space bag. However, that would rob my friends and family members in Indiana from the lovely Indian Summer we've been enjoying. It would have been a completely selfish request. Did I get snow this morning? No, but I did get a minor unavoidable delay!

A simple pre-adventure check-up at the dermatologist last Monday led to a phone call that prompted a 2 week delay. Thankful for early detection and treatment, I am now unable to lift anything heavy (like luggage, laundry baskets, groceries, BABIES, etc....). So, I have to take it easy and finish uploading e-books to the kindle and iPad in the extra time given. And maybe, just maybe it will be cold enough in a couple weeks that I'll have the space I desired and everyone will be nice and toasty wearing their winter gear. Admittedly, I've not always been a huge fan of God's timing (due to periods of impatience and stubbornness). However, I'm thinking more and more that God's timing rocks!

2 more nights....

As I prepare to lay down my head tonight, I realize that I only have two more nights that I can rest in my own bed, with my favorite pillow and blanket before traveling half way across the world to sleep in a place that has yet to be determined. This is my life for the moment. And somehow, with all the packing and preparations to be done before flying out Tuesday afternoon, I am already beginning to morn my bed and sleeping comforts. As I begin to wallow in self-pity, it becomes very clear to me how much I NEED this trip to Moscow. I am spoiled rotten! I take so many simple things for granted in my daily living. Simple joys/chores like laundry and private transportation are soon going to be major changes for me any my family of 7. The adventure is about to begin. And for tonight, I am going to relish my sleeping environment. If only tomorrow were a holiday so I could sleep in, instead of getting children up from their cozy beds and ready for their last day of school!